The Land Registry was fully digitalised in April 2018, allowing for virtually all conveyancing processes to be carried out online through the e-citizen platform. The new Land Information Management System extends to titles registered under the Land Registration Act 2012 and the Registration of Titles Act 2010, since titles and information held...
In mid-June 2018 the cabinet secretary of the National Treasury unveiled a comprehensive raft of tax administration measures tailored towards financing the government’s KSh3trn ($29.4bn) budget for FY 2018/19. Some of the measures were a reiteration of proposals envisaged in the Income Tax Bill, 2018, the Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill of that same...
The simplification of a tax system goes a long way towards ensuring compliance. There are two distinct ways of simplifying a tax system – enhanced legislation and effective tax collection – and their execution must be coordinated for exemplary results to be attained. Good legislation is well thought out and customised to the dynamics of a...
Kenya has a broad taxation system covering income tax, value-added tax (VAT), and Customs and excise duties. These are governed by independent legislation that establish provisions for the charge, assessment and collection of the respective taxes. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) employs different divisions that deal with the three areas,...
The current administration has placed an increased emphasis on Kenya’s health care sector. Given that the country has one of the youngest populations in the world by average age, Kenya is aware that investment in social services will be a key component of supporting the Kenya Vision 2030 goals of transforming into a middle-income country. The...
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